• An example of severely deteriorated plywood from a World War II era aircraft. A large portion is missing as evidenced by the small section of darker-colored wood remaining. Other layers are removed.
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    Example of severe deterioration from Horten Ho 229 V3 plywood. The material in the middle of the image is largely composed of thin, friable adhesive layers. 

  • An example of severely deteriorated plywood from a World War II era aircraft. A large portion is missing as evidenced by the small section of darker-colored wood remaining. Other layers are removed.

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